Our daughter, Tea’h Rafat Comerford rode in on a shower of stars and was born at home. Thank you for all of your love, prayers and blessings. Please welcome her with open arms. She is a precious light.

We are humbled and grateful for our birth companions: midwife Susan Scott Gill and assistant Abby from Blessed Beginnings and our doula Chrissy Cox. Without their support we couldn’t have held this bright soul in the safety of our homes and in our arms. Blessings for all who honor and support women and families through this sacred rite of passage, empowering and honoring their choices.

We are spending the next 40 days “lying in” to continue to cherish this sacred time in our lives. Being nourished by our postpartum doula, Jenny Ahn, Aliye Aydin, family and community.

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http://communeloveprosper.com/2014/01/07/happy-new-year/#commentsTue, 07 Jan 2014 20:57:19 +0000http://communeloveprosper.com/?p=2475I wish you enough to be happy, healthy and whole! You will notice a decrease in activity for a few months as I embark on the greatest journey of my life, becoming a mother! I am 5 1/2 months pregnant and it is with great joy and gratitude that I walk this path. Please stay connected and explore the community you live in. Enjoy and share the gifts we have to offer one another and savor every moment. Thank you for your support and love.

CreateACTivity raises awareness and funding for medical expeditions that provide facial reconstructive surgery to individuals living with the effects of Noma, and other non-birth related facial deformities caused by disease, non-self inflicted violence, and acts of nature.

What is Sacred Pregnancy? Sacred Pregnancy practice is a way to go deep and connect with yourself and other women in a safe and nurturing environment. It is a way to develop practices and skills that will continue to unfold throughout your pregnancy, labor, birth, motherhood and life. In today’s day in age we are busy people. We have so much on our plates; it can be difficult just maintaining the status quo. We are so driven by technology and information that we tend to approach pregnancy and birth the same way. We have Google, books and birth preparation classes like never before, and as much as I see these as a blessing, as a birth doula, I have witnessed that something has been missing. During labor, birth and motherhood, more primal aspects of our selves reveal themselves and if we have never witnessed or connected with these aspects before it can be frightening and overwhelming. I feel pregnancy is a great opportunity to embark on the journey of going deep and really showing up for ourselves. Sacred Pregnancy is completely dedicated to supporting women through this transformation and unique Rite of Passage, whether this is your first or forth child, each pregnancy journey requires honoring, love and support.

When women embark on this journey, they not only deepen the relationships they have with themselves, but also the connections with their baby, partner, families and community. There is a deeper knowing and trust that we are not alone and are fully loved and supported. We step into our own truth. We develop skills that translate into all areas of our life and truly empower us to be the women and mothers we want to be. Each class is gently focused on important topics that we address through discussion, creativity and the natural world. Sitting in circle with other women, expressing creativity, laughter, joys, tears and some of your deepest layers can provide a level of intimacy never felt before.

Beautiful thought from Jenn Stone on her Sacred Pregnancy:

I went into the Sacred Pregnancy retreat knowing that I would be learning a way to celebrate pregnancy and all its beauty in a new and exciting way. What I didn’t realize is that it would strip me down to my bare bones and then fill me back up with love beyond measure. Through rituals and practices of honoring ourselves we created a bond of sisterhood between each other that can never be broken. I am forever changed for the better by what I experienced at this retreat and I am filled with overflowing joy to have the opportunity to teach other women how to connect in the same way during their pregnancies not only to themselves, but to their babies. By teaching women to have a relationship with that missing part of their souls and to be in touch with their growing babies, we are generating a love that can fill and heal the universe a hundred times over. The Sacred Pregnancy classes that we are bringing back to our communities are what all women should be experiencing during their pregnancy. We as women long for these connections to ourselves and to each other! THIS program is what women are craving for. THIS is what will change our world forever, down to ever fiber of our being. THIS is how women and pregnancy become SACRED!

I feel so honored to be able to provide these classes and spaces for women and their partners. If you are pregnant, on your fertility journey or a birth worker, I invite you to experience the Sacred Pregnancy journey and join the movement.

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http://communeloveprosper.com/2013/08/17/come-visit-us-nahbe/#commentsSat, 17 Aug 2013 19:27:41 +0000http://communeloveprosper.com/?p=2417We are so excited to be part of this amazing event here in our home town of Long Beach! The purpose of NAHBE is to bring together families and expectant parents with natural and holistic practitioners, products and information. This is a one stop shop to find out about all of the wonderful resources available to you. Plus it will be loads of fun!

Please come by our booth for a little love and find out more about our services and Sacred Pregnancy!

SATURDAY, SEP. 7TH 2013, 11AM TO 4PM

BUNGALOW THEATER AND GALLERY

727 PINE AVE DOWNTOWN LONG BEACH, CA 90802

FEATURING:

Gift Bags filled with products, coupons and information to the 1st 200 attendees!

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http://communeloveprosper.com/2013/08/01/holistic-nutrition-and-well-being-services-at-sacred-roots/#commentsThu, 01 Aug 2013 22:44:20 +0000http://communeloveprosper.com/?p=2369Now offering Holistic Nutrition and Well Being Services at Sacred Roots!

I fell so blessed to work with such an amazing list of practitioners. All truly incredible and passionate about the work they do. I invite you to check out the space and open clinic on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11am – 3pm.

I personally have been receiving bodywork, acupuncture and support from these amazing women for over 6 months and I can truly say my body, mind and spirit thank me. I look forward to providing the same passionate and personalized support to my clients and Sacred Roots!

Tanya Comerford will be offering Sacred Pregnancy Classes to pregnant mothers and The Birth Journey Couples Series to pregnant mothers and their partners. Classes will be held every Thursday at Sacred Roots Holistic Healing and various outdoor natural settings.

]]>http://communeloveprosper.com/2013/07/02/sacred-pregnancy-now-offered-in-long-beach-ca/feed/0HOW TO MAKE A LOVELY CUP OF HERBAL TEAhttp://communeloveprosper.com/2013/05/08/how-to-make-a-lovely-cup-of-herbal-tea/
http://communeloveprosper.com/2013/05/08/how-to-make-a-lovely-cup-of-herbal-tea/#commentsThu, 09 May 2013 00:04:58 +0000http://communeloveprosper.com/?p=2128

My garden is alive with spring. I have a family of finches nestled on my porch, butterflies and hummingbirds meander back and forth and over 25 herbs begging me to make a cup of tea from their leaves, flowers and berries. I hope to inspire you to do the same.

Below are tips on how to brew a lovely cup of tea and a list of herbs found in my garden, I’ve included some of their common benefits. So please, take some time to enjoy a cup of tea alone or with someone you care about. May you find peace, rejuvenation and a lil love for what ails you.

Using bark, roots, seeds, twigs and berries: put 1-3 tablespoons of cut herb, seed, root, bark, etc into a pot of 16-32 oz of water and allow to sit in non-boiled water for at least 5-10 minutes. Set on stove and bring to a slow boil then turn down to a simmer for 10-30 minutes. Strain, sweeten as desired. Inhale deeply, meditate and enjoy each sip.

Strange how a teapot can represent at the same time the comforts of solitude and the pleasures of company. ~Author Unknown

The Roots of Healing Southern California Herb Fest is a series of gatherings designed to promote and unite Western Herbalism practitioners in the Greater Los Angeles area. We’re growing a local community of herbal healers, students, and teachers in an environment of education, skill-sharing, and meaningful connections. Creating an accessible forum of learning, Roots of Healing seeks to establish a sustainable herbal community celebrating the diversity, craft, and unique traditions of southland Western Herbalism.